UltiMaker Cura

Open source

Open source slicer that prepares 3D models for printing on many FDM printers.

by UltiMakerOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): 3d-printing, slicer, g-code, open-source, ultimakerVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerified
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/Ultimaker/CuraVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): LGPL-3.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): 3D printing and slicing with a powerful open-source slicing engine, 400+ customizable settings, Print with 280+ material profiles, Regular updates and expert-tested featuresVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Hobbyists and professionals wanting free, open-source 3D print slicing with 400+ settings, trusted by millionsVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Preparing and slicing 3D prints, Fast, precise slicing trusted by millions of usersVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 5.13Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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